HELP US HELP THEM

These are just a few of our current residents at the Animal Refuge Center. They're each in search of their forever home, and would love to come home with you. However, there are many ways you can support the animals at ARC if adoption is not an option for you.

LOCATION

HOURS

Open Wed-Sun from 11am-4pm for visits, adoptions & tours (excluding major holidays).

Volunteers are welcomed every day!

PHONE:239 -731-3535

OUR MISSION

The Animal Refuge Center is a 501c3 Non-Profit animal welfare society. We are a non-euthanasia organization dedicated to caring for all homeless animals brought into our care.

As the largest no-kill shelter/sanctuary in SW Florida, we provide interim shelter and medical care to homeless, injured or abandoned animals. Our philosophy avows that once an animal is accepted for adoption, it will not be destroyed to make room for another.

We place approximately 500 dogs and cats per year into responsible, loving homes through direct and indirect adoptions.

ARC’s on-going mission is to provide community education as to the needs and care of animals, and public awareness regarding the importance of spaying and neutering their animal companions, with the ultimate result being the elimination of euthanasia.

The Animal Refuge Center could not survive were it not for the kindness and generosity of the public. Through donations acquired by caring people, ARC has cared for and found homes for thousands of animals over the past 20+ years. Just $5 can go a long way so please consider a donation!

Who Will Be Their Voice? A Year-End Appeal...

This short video chronicles some of ARC's successes in 2016. We owe so very much of what we're able to accomplish to our supporters and donors. Donors of their time, of supplies, of support online through social media and word of mouth, and yes of course, donors of money. Every dollar goes directly to the support and care of our animals. Every dollar. It's the season of giving. Can you think of a more worthy cause?!

ARC’s 6th Annual Casino Royale, presented by Bonney Leckie - Century 21 Selling Paradise, will be held on Friday July 6th, from 7pm to 11pm. This Bond-themed signature ARC event will be sure to entertain and delight you. The event will once again be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. This year’s venue will o er the best of both worlds,a spacious air conditioned ballroom, adjoining a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the Hyatt’s beautiful grounds. As always, your favorite games of chance will be on offer: Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps. We will, of course, also host both a silent and live auction, as well as a few new attractions. Attire for the event should range from cocktail to formal (if you’re feeling Bond-like). We will have a spectacular selection of food available, as well as a fully stocked cash bar. And of course, no event would be complete without a few wonderful ARC residents there to remind you why you came! Tickets to this year’s event are $75, and include $2000 in “cash” to gamble as you see fit!

Please Support Our Sponsors

The 2018 ARC Annual Calendar

The 2018 edition of ARC's annual calendar is now available. The cost is just $10, including tax and shipping. Your purchase of this beautiful publication will help to support the nearly 450 beautiful canines and felines residing at our shelter. You’ll also help to support the businesses that support ARC. These calendars make a fantastic stocking stuffer for the animal lover in your life.

Click the button below to order your beautiful calendar now!

Note: We are aware of a typo on the PayPal interface where the comment section references "2017". Rest assured, you will receive the 2018 calendar! We are working to fix the issue.